Dadabhai Naoroji’s Birth Anniversary: A Life In Places

Every year on 4 September, India honours the birth of one of its greatest gems, Dadbhai Naoroji. Born in 1825, he is fondly remembered as the “Grand Old Man of India”, a towering figure both in Indian and British political circles. Naoroji’s life bridged continents, ideologies and brought reforms ranging from classrooms of Bombay to the chambers of Westminster. Here, on his birth anniversary, we take a look at his dynamic life by way of places. These places tell the story of a man of remarkable intellect, empathy and relentless advocacy that helped mould a nation’s identity at its core.